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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1928

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Skromme enters state race on varied platform

Des Moines Jan 9 Lars J Skromme Story county senator today entered the governorship campaign He will contest Gov Hammill M L Bowman and others for the Republican nomination on a platform opposing the 110 million good road bond and proposing a state income tax to shift the tax burden He has a statewide campaign planned backed by economy groups and Skromme clubs He cites banking reforms road and waterway improvements and farm relief as key planks.

Des Moines Lars Jskromme Story County John Hammill M. L. Bowman Skromme Iowa State Senate Boone-Story County Roland Old Highland Park College Des Moines University Red Wing Seminary Minnesota Northwestern University Eagle Grove Pontiac Skramme J. D. Buser Lotisa County Mertenant Buser Lherstofore MacNary-Haugen St. Lawrence-Great Lakes Mississippi-Missouri State Department of Cooperative Marketing Gilmore City

Citations Honor 21 Marines for Battle Heroism

Citations awarded to 21 Marines for bravery under fire during a battle. Named heroes include Victor C. Hughes, Herbert J. Lester, Harry A. Rooney, Glenn Smith, David J. Jones, George R Ackernten, Gurgias, Louis Maso, Guiterres Policarpo Faso, Victor Manuel Guiierres Reso, and two Navy Pharmacists Mates W. C. Cale and George B. Worthington. Also notes building permits and local repairs at 609 Commercial, Roxana Petroleum tanks at 503 Fifth West, and other small projects around town.

Victor C. Hughes Herbert J.* Lester Harry A. Rooney Glenn Smith David J. Jones George R Ackernten Gurgias Louis Maso Guiterres Policarpo Faso Victor Manuel Guiierres Reso Navy W. C. Cale George Worthington

Congress Today House and Senate Work Streams

United Press reports on House debate over the state, justice, labor and commerce department appropriation bill. Naval affairs probes Magruder charges while the irrigation committee holds dam hearings. Senate reviews Senator McMaster tariff reduction resolutions and commerce panel weighs shipping bills.

United Press HOUSE State, Justice, Labor and Compiere Department Naval Affairs Committee Tirigation Committee Senate Senator McMaster Commerce Committee

Smith Nixes Washington Dinner Hurt to Harmony

In New York the Governor's absence from a Washington dinner dampens party hopes for healing rifts. Biographers Hapgood and Moskowitz note he did not rise to the occasion. The Jackson Day dinner marks a key Democratic gathering with national committee sessions to follow, shaping the presidential outlook alongside Republican clarity after their recent meetings.

Smith Hapgood Moskowitz Gov. Smith Will Rogers Celing Washington Democratic National Committee Coolidge Hughes New York Herald-Tribune

Eloper to face arraignment in Oelwein court

Rob ert W. Rhine of Minneapolis will be arraigned tonight in Oelwein as charges from the alleged enticement of Mildred Fox, 21, are prepared. Layton, the county attorney, said arrival from West Union will determine the nature of the charges. Fox has been returned home after officers located Rhine in Des Moines jail.

Courier Des Moines Miss Fox Earlly Rhine Polk County

Cota and Kramer Plead Not Guilty in Zwingle Murder

Leonard Cota and Howard Kramer pleaded not guilty to murder and robbery charges after grand jury indictments over the death of Cota’s grandmother Elizabeth McKittick in Zwingle Iowa on November 1. The teens admitted binding the victim and stealing more than 60 000 dollars in cash and securities hidden in a bedroom.

Duburque Tobbery Leonard Cota Howard Kramer Cota Elizabeth McKittick Zwingle Cata Kramer

Postpone Pleadings for Cook and Wife in Murder Case

Cedar Rapids reports arraignment of Dr Jesse L Cook and his wife Oxford Junction on a second degree murder charge for Eva Thompson death due to criminal operation delayed to tomorrow morning in district court. Also notes sick man missing Frank West 65 from Y M C A room. Jewel Vought 17 dies from burns after gasoline explosion. Henry B Lichty of Construction Machinery Co. heads to Cleveland for Antechan Road Builders meeting.

Cedar Rapids uPi Jesse L. Cook Oxford Junction Eva Thompson District J Sector Rapids Jan Frank West Y. M Henry B. Lichty Construction Machinery Company Cleveland, O Antechan Road Builders Association

Annual Ministers Retreat Observed in Waterloo

Waterloo ministers 54 plus wives and guest clergy from Black Hawk County gathered at W. A. parlor for the annual ministers retreat and holy communion. Rev. E. W. Main presided with pastors J. R. Morgan M. Yaggy Young and Kenagy assisting as Dr. Howland Hanson of Cedar Falls College spoke on Christian chivalry and Christ's unique kingdom built through ordinary men.

Waterloo Waterloo Ministerial Association Black Hawk County E. W. Main Graves Memorial United Brethren Church J. R. Morgen First Congregational Church M. Yaggy First Evangelical J. A. Young First Methodist Episcopal C. L. Kenagy First Baptist Howland Hanson Cedar Falls College Community Church Holy Communion Restored Christian Fellowship Christ

Ruth Snyder Decision Awaited by Governor Tuesday

New York January. Gov. Al Smith will announce his decision on Tuesday about whether to intervene in the scheduled execution of Mrs Ruth Snyder and Henry Judd Gray set for 11 p.m. Thursday. He gave no indication of his decision today though previous attitude has been seen as sealing the doom of the pair.

New York al Smith Ruth Snyder Henry Judd Gray Altho

UW Students Survive Lake Mendota Plane Crash

Madison Wisconsin January incident leaves Winston Kratz of Louisville and Fred Burbank of Sioux City unhurt after a plane piloted by Kratz crashes on Lake Mendota. Burbank initially feared dead but sustained only minor injuries. Kratz, Wisconsin swimming captain and national breaststroke record holder, later won his event in a meet three hours post crash. Plane owner will not prosecute despite Kratz carrying Burbank as passenger against regulations.

Madison Wis Winston Kratz Louisville Fred Burbank Sioux City University of Wisconsin Kratz Lake Mendota Burbank Altho

Mexican to Try Nonstop Mexico City to Los Angeles Flight

El Universal reports mayor Carranza may launch a nonstop flight from Mexico City to Los Angeles soon. The public will be asked to underwrite funds for purchasing an airliner.

Mexico City el Universal Ayieter Carranza Los Angeles

Kerosene Explosion Kills Davenport Woman

Davenport, Iowa. Mrs. Dora Huss, 45, died after a kerosene can exploded while she poured oil into a stove. Her husband sustained minor burns while putting out the fire. The incident occurred early today.

Davenport Dora Huss Huss

Brookhart Bill For Additional Iowa Judge Favored

The Brookhart bill proposing an extra federal judge for Iowa's southern district was favorably reported today by the Senate Judiciary Committee in Washington D C.

Washington, D. C Iowa Senate Judiciary Committee

Tariff Fight Opens In Senate Over Mac Master Plan

In Washington on January 3 the delayed battle over the Mac Master resolution to reduce tariff duties began in the Senate. Senator MacMaster, a Republican from South Dakota, argued farmers need equal protection under the tariff and seek lower duties on goods they must purchase. He contended lower tariffs would reduce their buying costs.

Washington, D. C MacMaster Senate South Dakota

Sunday Opens Seven-Week St Louis Revival in Coliseum

Billy Sunday launched a seven week revival in St Louis drawing about fifteen thousand to the new Coliseum. He vociferously attacked sin and attacked critics including Rupert Hughes over Washington and Harding. Sunday condemned barnyard marriage and claimed a divine mandate for American faith amid a heated revival atmosphere.

Devil Rupert Hughes St. Louis Sk. Lewi Billy Sunday Satan Sunday George Washington

War booster speech stirs Black Hawk county group

Fifty members of the Black Hawk county bar gathered at the Elks club dining room to hear Fred D. Cram, former Iowa State Teachers College extension worker, argue against pacifism and in favor of wartime participation. He invoked Columbus and other leaders and urged national unity and deferential duty, during a 30 minute peroration at the quarterly meeting led by president J. S. Tuthill.

Black Hawk Abunty Elks Club Stephen Decatur Fred D. Cram Iowa State Teachers College Cram Columbus John Radcliffe Washington Madison Monroe John Marshall James K. Polk Andrew Jackson Abraham Lincoln Williiam McKinley Theodore Roosevelt Woodrow Wilson Ber Association J. 5. Tuthill

Baylis Testifies in Collision Inquiry as Interested Party

Lieut. Commander John Baylis of the coast guard destroyer Pauding resumed the witness stand at the Boston court of inquiry at the Navy Yard in January. Despite being named defendant, he testified under instruction to continue, after counsel indicated no change in his status.

Gharlestown Navy Yard Boston Mass Altho John Baylis Coast Guard Pauding Leroy Reinberg F. C. Billard

Legion Commander for Iowa Guest at Waterloo Luncheon

G Decker French state commander of the American Legion visited Waterloo en route to Independence for a special meeting. Becker-Chapman post No 138 members hosted a luncheon at Black's tearoom in his honor.

G. Decker French Davenport American Legion Waterloo Independence Becker-Chapman Post No Black

Major General Smith to address Rotary Club Friday

Major General Harry A. Smith of Omaha and commander of the Seventh corps area will speak to Rotary club members at noon Friday January 27 at Hotel Russell Lamson. A West Point graduate of 1891 he has served in key posts including commandant of general service schools at Fort Leavenworth and assistant commandant of army service schools in France. Induction ceremonies for R J Miller M J Flicker and Dr F H Rueling were led by Dr J E Brinkman.

Harry A. Smith Omaha Seventh Corps Rotary Club Russell-Lamson Smith Untitled States Military Academy West Point War Department Amon General Service Schools Fort Leavenworth Kan Army Service Schools France

Coe College Athlete Willard Baumgardner Dies of Pneumonia

Willard C Baumgardner 19 freshman at Coe College and leading state tennis figure died after pneumonia and complications in Cedar Rapids Iowa He played football two months earlier breaking his collarbone during a Cornell College freshman game He was son of Louis and Mrs Baumgardner of the city.

Cedar Rapids Willard C. Baumgardner Coe College Louis Baumgardner Cornell

Guard 15 Doubling as Slayers Prepare for Execution

Ossining N Y Jan 9 double guard restrains Ruth Brown Snyder and Henry Judd Gray as they await execution for the murder of Albert Snyder. Gov Smith clemency possible after alienists assess both. three state experts to review the case this week. Guards cite death by own action risk and preventing prisoner contact. Snyder mother visitation limited despite earlier covert communication. Sing Sing officials plan routine execution steps with three matrons watching Snyder Thursday night.

Ossining Ruth Brown Snyder Henry Judd Gray Albert Snyder Mrs. Snyder Sing Sing

Des Moines Girl Wins State Prize for Safety Essay

Janet Hoyd of Abraham Lincoln Junior High won first prize gold medal and 15 dollars in Iowa's state safety essay contest conducted by the highway safety education board in Washington. Ruth Sawyer Osage received second prize silver medal and 10 dollars. third prizes of five dollars went to Parma Bernard Monona Mary Virginia York Given Des Moines Mildred Brink Shenandoah Gerald Herzog New Hampton Helen Miller Mason City Elaine Howard Shenandoah Esther Michi Bettendorf Helen Snowdell Shenandoah and Burdette Graeber Rolfe. Fern Wilson Mason City Roosevelt school won first state honors for best lesson on safety.

Des Moines Janet Hoyd Abraham Lincoln Iowa The Highway Educational Board Washington, D. C Agnes Samterson Superintendent of Public Instruction Ruth Sawyer Osage Parma Bernard Monona Mary Virginia York Mildred Brink Shenandoah Gerald Herzog New Hampton Helen Miller Abraham Lincoln School Mason City Elaine Howard Esther Michi Bettendorf Helen Snowdell Burdette Graeber Rolfe Fern Wilson Roosevelt

Europe Interested in Visit to Rome of Amir of Afghanistan

Amanullah Khan amir of Afghanistan arrives in Rome for first European visit. He places wreaths at the Pantheon and the unknown warrior monument. Queen, crown prince, and daughter travel with a 25 member suite and about 200 trunks. He plans to study European civilization and bring reforms home.

Europe Rome Amir Afghanistan INSI Amanullah Khen Italy Mustapha Kemal Pasha Turkey Amir Amanullah

Grinnell Gas Plant Sold to Southern Utilities

Grinnell Ia Jan sale announced here today of the People's Light and Fuel Co to the Iowa Southern Utilities company Centerville. The Propte's company had supplied gas while Southern Utilities held the local electric franchise.

Grinnell People's Light & Fuel Co Iowa Southern Utilities Company Centerville Propte’s Southern Utilities Concern

Funeral services held for Mrs S W Griffith 73

Mrs S W Griffith 73 died Friday at her home 524 Wallgate avenue. Funeral services were conducted Sunday at New Hartford Iowa with burial in Fairfield cemetery. Born Theresa Emmaline Hurlbut February 1854 in Waushara County Wisconsin she came to Waterloo in 1861. Surviving children include Mrs F I Huntley Mrs Sherman Swein Charles Griffith J H Griffith and Mrs Clyde Case. Eleven grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

S. W. Griffith 5. W. Griffith Wallgate Avenue New Hartford Fairfield New Harbord Theresa Emmaline Hurlbut Waushara County Wisconsin Tawa Grundy County George Fertis

Des Moines Plans Godiva Publicity Stunt in Ball

Promoters of a Des Moines fine arts ball decide to imitate Chicago by presenting Lady Godiva in the event. The role will be portrayed by a local Des Moines girl as announced by the organizing committee.

Des Moines Chicago Godiva

Two Convicts Try Crime End in Ambush at Chicago Station

Chicago, Jan 8. Two recent convicts Valentine's Sliwa and John Bonk set to collect Sunday theater receipts at Burlington station were killed in a police ambush. A wounded third robber escaped after a high speed chase and gunfire. A tip from a jilted sweetheart helped police locate the plot.

Chicago Burlington Valentine Sliwa John Bonk Jack Rabbit Bonk Sliwa Jilten Girl

Spanish Style Bungalows Begin in California Subdivision

Galloway and Associates started development at Rainbow Drive near Dairy Cattle Congress grounds with a Spanish type bungalow, cost about 4500 dollars, to be used by the firm until a permanent industrial building is ready. Excavation by Oscar Chryst began on the basement of this and a second bungalow. Sale of lots opened. fifteen were sold, including buyer E. W. Burgess who plans a southern colonial home. California subdivision designated restricted for building styles while mid priced homes face fewer limits. Garages must be attached or detached within six feet.

Willam Galloway E. W. Burgess Jefferson Galloway California

Sunday Movies Return to Waukon After Quarantine Lift

Waukon Iowa residents enjoyed Sunday films for the first time in years as a town quarantine lifted. Quarantine notes list cases of chickenpox and mumps with names and addresses in various streets including Tenth cast Mil berry Logan Leland Evergreen.

Waukon Richard Young Vern Lichty Milberry Louis Winninger Logan Duane Kingsley Leland Vernon Haney Evergreen

Fragmented Weather Data From Historical Page

Incomplete temperature notes outline Saturday and Sunday ranges with garbled Monday figures. Readable items show a maximum Saturday and a minimum Saturday night, plus Sunday and Monday entries.

Million dollar Lasker gift funds aging research at Chicago

Albert D. Lasker and Mrs Flora W. Lasker donate one million dollars to the University of Chicago to back a unit aimed at extending life for people aged 50 and over. The effort will study causes, prevention and treatment of degenerative diseases, starting with Bright’s disease and heart disease. The donation brings the medical school’s total gifts to over 25 million dollars.

Chicago University of Chicago Albert D. Lasker United States Shipping Board Flora W. Lasker Max Mason Lasker Lasker Foundation Mason Bright University Medical School

Six Grand Jurors Drawn as One Dies Before Duty

Five members of the 1928 grand jury panel were excused by Judge H B Boies. One drawn juror, RR Ford of Washington township, died, prompting six new members to be drawn to join six remaining from the original panel for tomorrow at 9 a m. The excused include D B P Conry Engle township George Thompson Fox township R M Andre Hast Water loo township R M Siweitzer Black Hawk township Clyde Bechtel heimer Orange township. Remaining on the panel are O G Alexander Lester township J L Conry Waterloo township Peter Etringer Poyner township E L Pfalzerer Big Creek township Juin Rohde Lincoln township and B Wolverton Cedar Falls township. New jurors drawn to fill the 1928 panel include F A Henry Mr Vernon John G Gilley East Waterloo Elmer Gutknecht Black Hawk A J Loveland Washington A B Zook Orange and Charles Roth Fox.

H. B. Boies R RR. Ford Washington Township D. BP. Conry Engle George Thompson Fox Township

Cynic Writers Show Age Says Steiner at Candlelight

Bes Moines Jan 9 United press says Dr Edward A Steiner of Grinnell college told Cottage Grove Presbyterian church last night that cynicism marks aging as Mencken Dreiser Anderson and Lewis write boldly with modern ideas. He warned Americans may resemble Indians or be temperamental like the negroes according to scientists.

Bes Moines UNS Mencken Dreiser Anderson Lewis Edward A. Steiner Grinnell College Cottage Grove Presbyterian Church

Round World Liner Floats Out of Mud

The American liner Monroe refloated after running aground in the Sun sea near Moji and proceeded to Shanghai. The ship, on a world cruise since November from New York, was uninjured and none of the passengers were hurt while en route Kobe to Shanghai.

Round World Taklo Jan Monroe Sun Sea Moji Shanghai New York Kobe Japan

Father of Blaze Victims to Face Murder Charges

Mountain Home Ark Jan 9 T C Farlin in jail after a fire killed two of his children Velma 14 and a five year old boy and a 16 year old neighbor. Sheriff Hurst said charges of murder would be filed after an informant described Farlin making no effort to save the children and protesting when a child sleeping downstairs was carried to safety. Miss Floyd, who lived in the Farlin home, said Farlin promised to marry her after Mrs Farlin could be divorced.

Mountain Home Ark T. C. Farlin RR. S. Hurst Farlin Edna May Floyd Miss Floyd Frank Velma Retha Farlin Parlin

Brain Tests

The New York Evening Post presents an English intelligence test using common errors to spot incorrect phrasing. Readers are invited to cross out wrong words and substitute corrections, answering questions about grammar and usage.

Six Men Bond in Cedar Falls Liquor Raid Case

Cedar Falls January scene follows a Saturday night raid by County Officers Mason and Halleck at Elvey Kennison place on Raymond road near Elk Run. Six men arrested were brought to the local jail on bond. 30 bottles of liquor found, one intoxication charge, several names listed. Joe Thomas later arrested in La Porte City with liquor in his garage and bound to the La Porte City marshal. Ellis and Villa fined in Whitford court for intoxication.

Carer Special Service Cedar Falls Elvey Kennison Raymond Road Elk Run H. P. Mason Lloyd Halleck Uberty W. H. Whitford L. Martin L. Sloler GC. M. Burke J. Smith FL King Joe Thomas la Porte City John Ellis Concho Villa Parkersburg Whitford Ellis Villa

Treasury to Issue 31 2 Percent Notes for Bond Exchange

Washington Jan 9 Holders of the 41 4 per cent third Mberly Isaan bond will be asked Jan 16 to exchange for treasury notes bearing 31 2 percent interest to aid redemption. Notes are for exchange only, amount varies with bonds offered, mature Dec 15 1932, callable in 1990, interest from issue date, within full accrued to March 15. Campaign aims to dent third Aberties without unsettling markets.

Washington, D. C Treasury

Knows Melton and Prison Visits Tie to Merchants

Des Moines reports 60 year old W. R. Holmes known by police in several cities. Holmes linked to a bad check case in Marshalltown and a 1917 embezzlement arrest in Philadelphia. He was held in New Jersey state prison in 1917 as Charles Snowden Holmes and later arrested in Washington, D C on July 31 1924 for false pretenses.

Des Moines Jan Washington, D. C

Alburnett Robber Placed on Trial in District Court

Cedar Rapids Jan 9 J R B Shemler faced trial for complicity in the Alburnett State Bank robbery on Nov 30 This bank heist yielded 5689 in loot Jack Duffy indicted with Shemler also seeks a separate trial Jury selection in Shemler case began shortly before noon Des Moines Jan 9 Representative Cyrenus Cole filed for renomination to the U S House of Representatives indicating intent to seek another term.

Cedar Rapids Pi— J. RB Shemler Alburnett State Jack Duffy Shémler Shomler Cole Des Moines Cyrenus Cole Congress Towra Secretary of State House of Representatives

Marriage Licenses List From Waterloo and Mitchell Areas

A terse notice lists individuals obtaining marriage licenses including Clara Mortimer and Everett J. Paul of Waterloo, Martha E. Moseley and Edwin Coon of Mitchell, and Louise Gustafson of Water Weed, with dates and details partially shown.

Pearsah Vilterion Clara Mortimer Waterloo Everett J. Paul Martha E. Moseley Edwin Coon Mitchell Louise Gustafson Water Weed

Fire at Arms Causes Several Damages in City

A Sunday fire reports damage from rubbish in a basement at 127 Mohawk belonging to D. M. Henninger, with $200 loss. Earlier a car at Castle Hill owned by P. R. Jennings sustained $100 damage from unknown causes. A 3:54 PM blaze at 502 Leland, Ralph Liesner, stemmed from sparks on the roof with $5 loss. Monday morning a railroad tower on Burton Avenue near Illinois Central overheated, causing $10 damage. Advertisement urges insurance with contact Lor Herman C. Miller.

D. M. Henninger Mohawk P. R. Jennings Castle Hil Ralph Liesner Leland Tlinois Central Railroad Burton Avenic

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